business economy

It is the end of an era for a sporting goods store that served the Yakima Valley for 30 years. Fairbanks Outfitters specializes in fishing gear and will close by the end of June. The owner says internet sales and a down economy is forcing the closure...

Dirt and debris are being removed to make way for an outdoors-man's paradise. however, this paradise won't be outside, rather indoors at the Cabela's outpost store in Union Gap. The Mayor Jim Lemon says the store is actually considered a tourist destination and there will be signs…